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The global trend towards the development of urban public transport is underscored by the debut and entry into service of new tram models in 2024.
International manufacturers continue to place emphasis on further development of energy-saving technologies, weight reduction and automation. Innovations are driven by large orders.
Denmark: The two-car Mireo Plus B trainset has entered passenger service on a low-traffic line between Lemvig and Thyborøn.
USA: The coaches were moved from the Sacramento plant to the Transportation Technology Center operated by ENSCO in Pueblo for year-long trials.
Germany: Siemens Mobility has presented the first two-car battery-electric trainset from the “economy” version of its Mireo platform.
Germany: The company has completed a €250 mln expansion project which was underway since 2023, increasing the facility's footprint from 47,000 to 100,000 m² and workforce from 1,600 to 2,000 employees.
UK: Initially planned for late 2025, commissioning of the first Inspiro trainsets is now postponed till the second half of 2026.
Germany: The ICE-S test train has accelerated to such a speed during testing on the Leipzig–Erfurt line.
USA: The Arizona capital has introduced 14 three-section, bidirectional LRVs into service on its 8.8 km Line B, featuring eight stations.